Candidate Filing Information

HOW TO RUN FOR OFFICE

To become an official candidate on the ballot, you must

be a registered voter in your district, and;
meet the qualifications of the office, and;
formally declare your candidacy
follow campaign finance laws

Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy AND a Petition of Candidacy* with the corresponding district office before 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline for the election in which they are running.
*Candidates for Special District Offices must have valid signatures for at least 5 eligible voters withing the district, zone, or political subdivision.

May Election Filing Period: March 2- 13, 2026 (County Offices)
November Election Filing Period: August 17-28, 2026 (Soil Conservation District)

For more information please visit How to Run for Office on the Secretary of State's website.

WRITE-IN CANDIDATES
Write-In Candidates must file a Declaration of Intent with the corresponding district office before 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline for the election in which they are running.

May Election Filing Deadline: March 20, 2026
November Election Filing Deadline: September 4, 2026

WITHDRAWING AS A CANDIDATE
Candidates may withdraw their candidacy by submitting the Withdrawal of Candidacy Form before the withdrawal deadline.

May Election Withdrawal Deadline: March 20, 2026
November Election Withdrawal Deadline: September 4, 2026

TO FILE FOR STATE & FEDERAL OFFICES
You must file for State, Federal or Presidential Offices through the Secretary of State's Office
STATE & FEDERAL FILING

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